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Published in The Business Journal in February of 2008
A Vision for Future Economic Security
By Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, California's 5th Congressional District
Every day, more and more Americans are struggling to keep pace with soaring gas prices, grocery prices and health care premiums. This month, Congress passed an economic stimulus package designed to provide much-needed financial relief and help hard-working families avoid the pitfalls of the mortgage crisis. However, it can only be a first step.
Published in the Natomas Journal in May of 2008
Making Investments to Strengthen Our Economy
By Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, California's 5th Congressional District
By now, it is clear that Natomas, and all of California, has been particularly hard-hit by the current economic climate. That is why I am developing legislation to address the housing crisis and provide responsible assistance for hard-working Americans who have been affected by the current trends.
Published in Politico in April of 2008.
It May Be Easy Going Green
By Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, California's 5th Congressional District
Published in The Hill in April 2008
Two-pronged legislation aims to boost supply of public health workers in U.S.
By Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, California's 5th Congressional District
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 to keep Americans aware and protected while on cruise vacations. The bill is the culmination of months of fact-finding hearings and investigation into the matter.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Keep Americans Safe at Sea
Bill Will Protect Americans on Cruise Vacations
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) welcomed that Damarys Solorzano, the Congressional Art Competition winner from California's Fifth District, to Washington, D.C.. Ms. Solorzano is a junior at Florin High School in Sacramento, Calif. Today, she will participate in a reception honoring the winners from across the nation and see the unveiling of her artwork in the United States Capitol.
Rep. Doris Matsui Welcomes Sacramento Winner of Art Competition to Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui Sends Letter to Administration Regarding Plan for Bay-Delta Region
Citing the West Coast salmon crisis, the drought, and the Bush Administration's failed record in protecting the health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, five Democratic members of Congress today strongly cautioned Administration officials against weakening protections for California's Bay-Delta region and asked for detailed information about how federal agencies plan to make the latest Delta rescue effort successful.
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-5) voted for the Fostering Connections to Success Act (H.R. 6307), a bipartisan bill that will makes a number of overdue improvements to the child welfare system.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui Supports Legislation to Improve Foster Care System